Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 14 vs Blue Seduction

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,241 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 14

Parfums Constantine

4.004 votes

Rank #59,997 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Seduction

Antonio Banderas · 2007

3.915,237 votes

Rank #1,549 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gentleman N. 14
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Seduction
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gentleman N. 142/4

Blue Seduction2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 14
Sillage & projection: Gentleman N. 14
Value for money: Blue Seduction
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Seduction

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 14Parfums Constantine

Blue SeductionAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.91/ 5 · 5,237 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

21%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

2,202 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 14

SillageGentleman N. 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBlue SeductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

fruity92%

aquatic77%

ozonic53%

fresh46%

citrus38%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

MintBlack CurrantMelonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomGreen AppleCappuccinoNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

AmberWoody Notes

Top

MelonBergamotMintBlack Currant

Heart

Sea waterGreen AppleCappuccinoCardamomNutmeg

Base

RaspberryPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMint, Black Currant, Melon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 28%Date 15%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,549

PerfumerElisabeth Vidal, Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2007

Reviews210

Category winnerBlue SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine Gentleman N. 14 delivers an energetic, aquatic splash built on chilled melon and sharp garden mint. The opening spray hits with an immediate rush of crisp bergamot and tart black currant. It feels brisk. Within fifteen minutes, a sweeter heart emerges as green apple and crushed cardamom mix with an…

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Blue Seduction is a light, fruity aquatic with melon, pear, violet leaf, and a soft bouquet of white florals. On skin it usually comes across clean, breezy, and slightly sweet, with musk and raspberry smoothing the dry-down. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and casual settings best. The main trade-off is performa…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gentleman N. 14 or Blue Seduction?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 14 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Blue Seduction is rated 3.91/5 from 5,237 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 14 for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Seduction for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 14 or Blue Seduction?

Gentleman N. 14 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 14 70/100, Blue Seduction 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 14 or Blue Seduction?

Gentleman N. 14 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 14 56/100, Blue Seduction 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 14 and Blue Seduction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Mint, Black Currant, Melon and Bergamot.

Is Gentleman N. 14 or Blue Seduction better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 14 and Blue Seduction?

Gentleman N. 14 has top notes of Mint, Black Currant, Melon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Nutmeg, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. Blue Seduction has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Sea water, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Cardamom, a base of Raspberry, Patchouli, Musk and Benzoin.